Eastland

Eight New Zealand conservation projects have been named among the top ecological projects in Australasia after an 18-month search by an expert panel.

A traditional Māori medicine garden planted on an East Coast marae during Conservation Week could be repeated elsewhere in New Zealand, as part of a Department of Conservation campaign to raise awareness.

New Zealand actor and film-maker Taika Waititi’s latest feature film, 'BOY', has been chosen for competition at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.

Two Kiwi feature films will share the screen at next year’s 60th anniversary Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival.

Nelson - in the north of New Zealand’s South Island - has reclaimed its title as the country’s sunniest spot having recorded more golden rays in 2009 than any other town.

'Boy' - the second feature film by New Zealand director Taika Waititi - is apparently the talk of the Sundance Film Festival.

Three New Zealand films have won major awards at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival.

Kiwi music is celebrating the 10th anniversary of New Zealand Music Month.

Two multi-talented New Zealand Māori artists are about to make their mark in the US – by becoming artists-in-residence at a prestigious Washington university.

A pre-dawn gathering on a New Zealand East Coast beach will be first to witness Matariki rising and the dawning of Māori New Year - at the same location that’s famously first in the world to see the sun.